Tag: News
Orange heart for palliative care
The Bellarine community celebrated National Palliative Care Week through discussions and by encouraging actions around end-of-life planning.
The annual initiative was held last...
Pursuing reconciliation
Geelong residents came together for National Reconciliation Week to learn about the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ...
Duck hunting demand
A Geelong environmental group is calling for the immediate release of a new draft of hunting regulations for public review and comment.
In an open...
From the Archives
16 years ago
May 30, 2008
Geelong’s first skyscraper is set to tower over Mercer Street, a councillor has revealed to the Independent.
Stretch Kontelj said the...
Track work to begin at Landy Field
Council works on the John Landy Field athletics track will begin next month to replace the existing track with a brand new surface.
The $1.5...
Hybrid power points to zero emissions
With a dim start to electrification of the automobile Down Under, due considerably to the snail-pace roll-out of charging infrastructure to keep up, many...
Portarlington ferry to continue
People across the Bellarine can continue using the Portarlington to Docklands ferry and reduce the number of cars on the road thanks to state...
Methods against violence in sport
Two Geelong community sporting projects will continue to help prevent violence against women and families, thanks to state government support.
Community-based sports projects...
Success sees electric program continue
A local program aimed at helping households save money through transitioning from gas to electricity will continue in 2024 after far exceeding expectations last...
Winter construction blitz takes hold
A winter construction blitz will occur across the Geelong and Surf Coast regions to ease traffic congestion and deliver safer journeys.
The...
Community open day at neighbourhood house
Portarlington Neighbourhood House opened its doors to the public this week to show its many activities.
The community centre at 87 Newcombe Street...
ReSound lineup announced
ReSound Music Festival has announced its lineup, revealing a showcase of outstanding local talent.
The festival, actually two microfestivals running across a number of venues...
Shooting for kindness
A Grovedale student has received a humanity award after he chose to turn a painful experience of bullying into a powerful movement for change....
